Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School District Regular Board of Education Meeting

1. Call to Order
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board President

2. Roll Call
Mrs. Tammi Cowell, Treasurer/CFO

___ Mrs. Dyer     ___ Mr. Landon         ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mrs. Ehret    ___ Mr. McFarland    ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Good    ___ Mr. McKinniss    ___ Mr. Sims
___ Dr. Haas       ___ Mr. Patterson     ___ Mr. Park
                                                             ___ Mrs. Plotts


3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board President

4. Public Participation/Introduction of Guests and Their Comments

Minutes

Also in attendance were Sherrie Dunn, Josh Ebert, Aaron Stewart, Holly Jacobson, Becky Diamond and Rhonda Irey. Scott Brown, Regional Liaison, Ohio Auditor of State and Dwight Farmer, Adena were also present.

 

Scott Brown presented Tammi Cowell with the Auditor of State Award for the FY23 Audit.

Dwight Farmer was available to answer questions regarding the CTE Expansion Project.


5. General Discussion of Agenda, Addendum and Other Items
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board President

Items listed below under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by the Board in one motion in the form listed below. There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board, staff or the public request specific items to be discussed and removed from the Consent Agenda. The Treasurer and administrative staff recommend approval of all Consent Agenda Items.
Discussion
Roll Call:

___ Mrs. Dyer     ___ Mr. Landon         ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mrs. Ehret    ___ Mr. McFarland    ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Good    ___ Mr. McKinniss    ___ Mr. Sims
___ Dr. Haas       ___ Mr. Patterson     ___ Mr. Park
                                                             ___ Mrs. Plotts

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mick Landon, Member

Seconded: Gary Sims, Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tara Dyer, MemberX  
Shelly Ehret, MemberX  
Debbie Good, MemberX  
Dr Bob Haas, MemberX  
Mick Landon, MemberX  
Jim McFarland, MemberX  
Ted McKinniss, MemberX  
Eric Park, Vice PresidentX  
Michael Patterson, MemberX  
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, PresidentX  
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, MemberX  

6. Minutes

Minutes of the May 15, 2024 regular board meeting.


7. Treasurer's Business and Report
Mrs. Tammi Cowell, Treasurer/CFO

7.1 Financial Report

To approve the financial report for May 2024.


7.2 Paid Bills

To approve the list of paid bills for May 2024.


7.3 Transfers, Advances, Amended Revenue & Appropriations Modifications

To approve the amended revenues, amended appropriations, transfers and cash advances for FY24 Year End.

019-9324 - $3,100 Revenue and Appropriation

499-9124 - $200,000 Revenue and Appropriation


7.4 Temporary Appropriations

To approve the temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2025 at 50% of the fiscal year 2024 expenditures.


7.5 New Funds

019-9324     Marion Community Foundation - Project Search     

499-9124     Super Rapids Grant   


7.6 Invoices to be Paid

To approve paying the following invoices from Makeever & Associates, Inc. for work completed for the CTE Expansion Project.

Invoice 33359 in the amount of $6,775

Invoice 33463 in the amount of $1,700


7.7 Insurance

To approve the district property, liability, casualty and cyber insurance for the district for the 2024-2025 school year.


7.8 Resolution for Expansion Project Financing

To approve the Resolution for the Expansion Project Financing.


7.9 Discussion

8. Report

9. Superintendent's Report and Recommendation
Dr. Charles Speelman, Superintendent

Items listed below under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by the Board in one motion in the form listed below. There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board, staff or the public request specific items to be discussed and removal from the Consent Agenda. The Superintendent and administrative staff recommend approval of all Consent Agenda Items.
Discussion
Roll Call:

___ Mrs. Dyer     ___ Mr. Landon         ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mrs. Ehret    ___ Mr. McFarland    ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Good    ___ Mr. McKinniss    ___ Mr. Sims
___ Dr. Haas       ___ Mr. Patterson     ___ Mr. Park
                                                             ___ Mrs. Plotts

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ted McKinniss, Member

Seconded: Jim McFarland, Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tara Dyer, MemberX  
Shelly Ehret, MemberX  
Debbie Good, MemberX  
Dr Bob Haas, MemberX  
Mick Landon, MemberX  
Jim McFarland, MemberX  
Ted McKinniss, MemberX  
Eric Park, Vice PresidentX  
Michael Patterson, MemberX  
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, PresidentX  
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, MemberX  

9.1 Employment

Administrative Contract

Molly Clapper, Director of Special Education & Pupil Services, 3 year contract beginning August 1, 2024 and ending July 31, 2027. Administrator Salary Schedule Class II, Step 7.

Jennifer Lawson, Director of Programs & Student Success, 3 year contract beginning August 1, 2024 and ending July 31, 2027,  Administrator Salary Schedule Class III, Step 17.

 

Certified Contracts

Cassie Baird, Veterinary Science Instructor, 1 year contract beginning September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, Certified Salary Schedule Class III, Step 2.

Sarah Nicewaner, Health Careers Academy Instructor, 1 year contract beginning September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, Certified Salary Schedule, Class III, Step 12.

 
Classified Contracts

Brad Harvey*, Facilities Coordinator, 1 year contract July 1, 2024 - June 30, 25, $32,256 for 10 hours per week with an additional 10 hours per week to be paid at his hourly rate on an as needed basis.

Sarah  McClain, Main Office Administrative Assistant, 1 year contract August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025, Salary Schedule "A" Step 6.

Erin Timmins, Fiscal Assistant, 2 year contract, August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2026, 248 day contract, BA, Step 14.


Rob Fuhrer for maintenance work at a rate of $35.00 per hour on an as needed and preapproved basis for the 2024-2025 school year.

*Retire/Rehire


CCP Classes for 2nd Semester 2023-2024

Two Sections were taught and the first $250 was approved May 15, 2024
Paula Brazell, English Composition I, $250
Kristi Schirtzinger, English Composition II, $250


Substitute Contract for the 2024-2025 school year
Tamela Knight, cafeteria


Summer Camp Employees, retroactive to June 10 - 14, 2024 - paid for through grant monies

Paula Brazell - $300 per day

Scott Cameron - $300 per day

Dakota Elswick - $300 per day

Lisa McCoy - $300 per day

Dennis Marsh - $300 per day

Michelle Myers - $300 per day

Levi Retterer - $300 per day

 

Summer Camp Students, retroactive to June 10 - 14, 2024 - paid for through grant monies

Harley Blanton

Erin Bruen

Blake Cichon

Jasmine Flores

Jade Hubbard

Cadence Marsh

Logan Otten

Autumn Russell

Lexie Strohl

Marissa Thompson

Savannah Ware


Contract Corrections
Debbie Carr, $27.75 per hour, 6.5 hours per day


Adam Matthews, Math Tutor, 7 hours per day


Christopher Anderson, 2024 Summer Technology, $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours, paid for with grant monies


Dylan Hammond, 2024 Summer Technology, $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours, paid for with grant monies


Josiah Payne, 2024 Summer Technology, $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours, paid for with grant monies


Dylan Wilson, 2024 Summer Technology, $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 300 hours, paid for with grant monies

 

Additional Pay

Retroactively approve Becky Diamond for up to 60 hours at her hourly rate to pay bills May 29 - June 30, 2024

Becky Diamond $1,250 to process open purchase orders for July 2024

Becky Diamond $500 for purchase order processing for July 1, 2024 New School Year Purchase Orders

Becky Diamond $350 per week as needed for fiscal support through July 31, 2024

Adult Education

Karisah Patrick, Full-Time Nursing Instructor, 2 Year Contract, Column 3, Step 2 beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.

Correction to Shauna Lawson's contract, should be Class III, Step 7.

Correction to Wilma Fuson's contract, should be Class IV, Step 7.


9.2 Retirement/Resignation

To accept the letter of resignation from Diana Barry, Veterinary Science Instructor, at the end of her 2023-2024 contract.
To accept the letter of resignation from Tonnia Howard, Rotational Administrative Assistant, effective July 31, 2024.
To accept the letter of resignation from Staci Wilson, Administrative Assistant, effective June 28, 2024.


9.3 Facilities Rental Fee Waiver

To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Heart of Ohio Football Officials to use our MPR on August 6 and September 24, 2024.
To approve waiving the facility rental fee for Aspire Ministries to use our MPR and Auditorium on September 28, 2024 for Women's Enrichment Day.


9.4 Contract with NCOESC

To approve the Revised Long-Term Substitute & Student Supervision Services Program Contract for Michael Lyons.


9.5 LPDC Operations Handbook

To approve the LPDC Operations Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.


9.6 Inventory Items for Disposal

To approve the disposal of the attached items that are obsolete or broken.


9.7 Salary Schedules

To approve the revised Administrator Salary Schedule, previously Executive Director Salary Schedule.


9.8 Job Descriptions

To approve the Job Descriptions for Assistant Superintendent and Director of Programs & Student Success.


9.9 Nutrition Standards

To approve Nutrition Standards for the 2024-2025 school year.


9.10 Articulation Agreement

To retroactively approve the Bilateral Articulation Agreement between North Central State College and Tri-Rivers Career Center for the 2024 Graduates.


9.11 Science of Reading Professional Development

To approve the payment to staff members for professional development as required by House Bill 33 for Science of Reading. This must be completed by June 1, 2025.


ELA Teachers and Interventional Specialists- $1,200
All Other Teachers and Administrators - $400


9.12 Programs Names

To approve the program names and abbreviations as listed below:
AUT........Automotive Technology
CEI........Career Experience for Independence
CNET.....Computer Networking Electronics Technologies
CTA.......Construction Trades Academy
COS.......Cosmetology
CJ.........Criminal Justice
CUL......Culinary Arts
DPE......Diesel & Power Equipment Technology
ENG......Engineering Technologies
EST.......Esthetics
ESM......Exercise Science & Sports Medicine
HCA......Health Careers Academy
IAM.......Interactive Media
NAIL......Nail Tech
PRO......Project Search
VET........Veterinary Science
WEL.......Welding


9.13 Memorandum of Understanding with Tri-Rivers Education Association

To approve the MOU with the TREA regarding the addition of a supplemental contract for PBIS Coordinator.


9.14 2024-2025 Adult Education Handbook, Tuition & Avocational Fees

To approve the Adult Education Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.


9.15 Addendum Item - Resolution Approving Schematic Design Stage

To approve the resolution approving the Schematic Design Stage Submissions and Authorizing the Design Professional to Proceed with the Design Development Phase for the CTE Expansion Project.


10. Discussion

Minutes

Dr. Speelman led a discussion regarding the new CTE Expansion Equipment Grant, 1.1 million is being requested.


11. Executive Session

WHEREAS, as a public board of education may hold an executive session only after a majority of a quorum of this board determines by a roll call vote to hold such a session and only at a regular or special meeting for the sole purpose of the consideration of any of the following matters:
1. In accordance with ORC 121.22G1 - The appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensationof a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual.
2.In accordance with ORC 121.22G2 - The purchase of property for public purposes, or for the sale of property at competitive bidding.
3.In accordance with ORC 121.22G3 - Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving thepublic body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
4.In accordance with ORC 121.22G4 - Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions withpublic employees concerning their compensation.
5. In accordance with ORC 121.22G5 - Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.
6. In accordance with ORC 121.22G6 - Details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for a public body or a public office.
Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Tri-Rivers Joint Vocational School District Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session on item(s) ______ as listed above.
Discussion
Roll Call:
___ Mrs. Dyer     ___ Mr. Landon         ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mrs. Ehret    ___ Mr. McFarland    ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Good    ___ Mr. McKinniss    ___ Mr. Sims
___ Dr. Haas       ___ Mr. Patterson     ___ Mr. Park
                                                             ___ Mrs. Plotts
The Board entered into Executive Session at __________.

Minutes

The Board entered into Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. for the purpose of "1.".

Result: Approved

Motioned: Shelly Ehret, Member

Seconded: Pam Pinney, Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tara Dyer, MemberX  
Shelly Ehret, MemberX  
Debbie Good, MemberX  
Dr Bob Haas, MemberX  
Mick Landon, MemberX  
Jim McFarland, MemberX  
Ted McKinniss, MemberX  
Eric Park, Vice PresidentX  
Michael Patterson, MemberX  
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, PresidentX  
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, MemberX  

12. Executive Session Concluded

Executive Session concluded at __________.

Minutes

Executive Session concluded at 8:30 p.m.


13. Adjourn

Roll Call:
___ Mrs. Dyer     ___ Mr. Landon         ___ Mrs. Pinney
___ Mrs. Ehret    ___ Mr. McFarland    ___ Mr. Rogers
___ Mrs. Good    ___ Mr. McKinniss    ___ Mr. Sims
___ Dr. Haas       ___ Mr. Patterson     ___ Mr. Park
                                                             ___ Mrs. Plotts
Meeting declared adjourned at _________p.m.
Next meeting is July 17, 2024

Minutes

The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:31 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mick Landon, Member

Seconded: Jim McFarland, Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tara Dyer, MemberX  
Shelly Ehret, MemberX  
Debbie Good, MemberX  
Dr Bob Haas, MemberX  
Mick Landon, MemberX  
Jim McFarland, MemberX  
Ted McKinniss, MemberX  
Eric Park, Vice PresidentX  
Michael Patterson, MemberX  
Pam Pinney, MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, PresidentX  
Keith Rogers, MemberX  
Gary Sims, MemberX